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T.C. Miller Elementary for Innovation

Public | K-5 | 237 students

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Posted December 11, 2009

This school is now under new management. As a parent of a TCM student, I have to say that the majority of the teachers are kind, caring, and committed to teaching. There are a few bad apples in the bunch that can spoil the good reputation of the school. The entire staff at TCM is willing to work with you. If you are looking for perfection in a school, then home schooling is the best option. If you are looking for a school that will help your child not only academically but socially & emotionally, then TCM (and Lynchburg City Schools) is the best choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

great teachers, great support staff and great students.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
76%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
76%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students80%
Female students84%
Male students75%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%

History and Social Science

All Students91%
Female students84%
Male students100%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%

Math

All Students71%
Female students68%
Male students75%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant71%

Science

All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students94%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students88%
Female students89%
Male students86%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English88%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female students38%
Male students50%
Black students39%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English43%
Not migrant43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students80%
Male students91%
Black students82%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students76%
Male students91%
Black students73%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female students56%
Male students64%
Black students50%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant58%

Science

All Students92%
Female students88%
Male students100%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 60% 26%
White 36% 57%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 522-3717

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